Assistant Professor Human Resources

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in Calgary is seeking an Assistant Professor for its Human Resources program. This role involves teaching core HR courses, engaging with students, and contributing to curriculum development. The successful candidate will possess a PhD in human resources, strong teaching experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of HR education and requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the learning environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in human resources or a closely related field is preferred.
• A combination of a Masters degree and substantial industry experience in human resources will also be considered.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content including preparation of materials and assessments.
• Administer final exams and input final grades.
• Mentor student clubs and assist with curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching experience in human resources

Strong interpersonal skills

Exceptional presentation and communication skills

Experience with Indigenous Relations

Education

PhD in human resources or closely related field

Masters degree

Job description

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 4000 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and an Aviation program. The Bissett School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation.

About the BBA, Human Resources

The Department of General Management & Human Resources offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both General Management and Human Resources. The BBA in General Management helps students understand the “big picture” in a variety of business sectors. The BBA in Human Resources helps students build a solid academic foundation to pursue career possibilities in human resources. The program focuses on driving organizational performance through recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee performance and engagement, organizational learning and development, labour relations, transition management, organizational metrics, and HR strategy. Our graduates are well prepared to pursue a career in Human Resources and obtain the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

About the Role

The Department of General Management & Human Resources at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. We seek an individual who can contribute meaningfully to the human resources program and can provide teaching expertise to several of the core HR courses, including Introduction to Human Resources, Transition Management, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Learning, and Organizational Development. The successful candidate may also have the option of developing and delivering special topics in HR course(s) in the future. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interests in each applicable subject area.

Work Pattern The successful candidate will be hired into a Teaching Service (TS) work pattern, which requires teaching eight 3-credit hour courses per academic year with service roles. Faculty are expected to teach eight courses per year on the TS pattern. Class sizes typically average between 35-40 students.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outlines, course materials, activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and maintaining course learning management system.
• Administration: administer final exams, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in course-related meetings, as required.
• Service: may include coaching student competition teams, mentoring student clubs, assisting with the development of curriculum, and serving on departmental and university committees.
• Community: liaise with human resources industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Bissett School of Business.

Requirements

• A PhD in human resources or a closely related field is preferred and a Masters degree is required. A combination of a Masters degree and substantial industry experience in human resources will also be considered.
• Teaching experience in human resources at the post-secondary level and the ability to teach introductory through to senior level human resources courses.
• Preference for candidates with experience teaching Introduction to Human Resources and one or more of the following areas: Transition Management, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Learning, and Organizational Development.
• Skills/experience in designing/redesigning post-secondary curriculum an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development in equity, diversity, and inclusion and has experience ensuring the learning environment is accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with Indigenous Relations and established connections to Indigenous communities, including students, is an asset.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application materials by February 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Application Materials

• Cover letter describing the interest in both MRU and the position and fit with the department, explicitly stating area(s) of expertise and which courses the applicant is qualified to teach.
• Teaching portfolio.
• 1-page teaching philosophy.
• One or more sample course outline(s).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, teaching dossier).

Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition #996560], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 998191, CV.pdf).

Contact

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

EEO Statement

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job ID: 82228150